What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to Stanstead?

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Stanstead is to bus and line 13 bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Stanstead?

The fastest way to get from Luton to Stanstead is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Airport Bus Station and arriving at Stanway Close via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Hospital Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via Farringdon station, London Liverpool Street and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Luton to Stanstead?

The distance between Luton and Stanstead is 99 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.

How do I travel from Luton to Stanstead without a car?

The best way to get from Luton to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Luton to Stanstead?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Luton to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Stanstead bus from?

Luton to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Stanstead train from?

Luton to Stanstead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Luton to Stanstead is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 13 bus and line 41 bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Luton to Stanstead bus arrive?

Luton to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.

Where does the Luton to Stanstead train arrive?

Luton to Stanstead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Luton to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Stanstead is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Luton to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

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Luton to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 13 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Stanstead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
3h 59m
£47–70
Bus, line 13 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13 / ...
4h 24m
£9–15
Bus, line 13 bus, line 41 bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus 786
2. Take the bus from Hospital Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus 41
4h 9m
£12–22
Drive 59.1 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Stansteadcar 59.1 mi
1h 26m
£15–21
Line 101 bus, train, line 13 bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Cambridge Southtrain
3. Take the bus from Hospital Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13 / ...
4h 44m
£21–36

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Distance: 98.2 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Stanstead, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Stanway Close via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Bus Station to Stanway Close via Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Hospital Outpatients, Hospital Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 9m.

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